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MODIFIED OPERATING PROFIT WAS $435 MILLION, FROM $740 MILLION A YEAR AGO, AND FREE CASH FLOW WAS $356 MILLION ON LOWER SHIPMENTS AS KEY PRODUCTS LAUNCH AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler Group net income in the first quarter of 2013 was $166 million, versus $473 million a year ago As anticipated, results were affected by lower vehicle shipments as well as industrial costs related to several key product launches, and lower vehicle shipments to Europe...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Selections, based on empirical data, made by the editors of the respected DiversityInc magazine 893 companies participated in the 2013 DiversityInc Top 50 or 25 Most Noteworthy competition, up from about 600 companies in 2012 Chrysler Group has been included on the Top 50 or 25 Most Noteworthy lists seven times since the benchmarks were establish in 2001 Company's longstanding commitment to supplier diversity continues to...

Test drives are soaring for the new 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 at Brisbane dealer, Northstar Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Redcliffe. The dealership reports high interest in the SRT8 as Brisbane drivers flock to the showroom REDCLIFFE, Australia, April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Every time Northstar Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Redcliffe announces a shipment of new models, there's an uptick in the number of test drives the dealership sees. This year is no different, with one exception: the...

Drivers looking for a Jeep in Brisbane can find the entire line of new 2013 Jeeps at Northstar Jeep (Redcliffe). The auto dealer has plenty of models in stock, all of them ready for test drives REDCLIFFE, Australia, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The wait is over for drivers interested in purchasing a new 4WD vehicle. The entire line-up of new 2013 Jeep models has arrived at Northstar Jeep in Brisbane. The dealership has a model to meet every need from the rugged Wrangler to the...

TOPEKA, Kan., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Word is in that the 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8 will now be offered with a 392 Appearance package. When it comes to great cars with retro styling Dodge has been leading the game with the Challenger and Charger models. Offering legendary performance from HEMI V8's and retro styling has made these models favorites among buyers with an eye for the Classic American Muscle Cars looks and power. Buyers can order a 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler Group LLC is pleased to announce the following changes to its Leadership Team effective today. Reid Bigland is named President and CEO of the Ram Truck Brand. He continues as head of U.S. Sales, and President and CEO of Chrysler Canada. Most recently, he was President and CEO of the Dodge Brand. Bigland came to Chrysler in July 2006 from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, a South Carolina-based company.Timothy Kuniskis...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pastrana Racing to Field Two Dodge Dart Rallycross Cars for 2013 Season Dodge and SRT Motorsports today announced they're teaming up with action sports legend Travis Pastrana again for a second season of competition in the Global Rallycross Championship (GRC) Series. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130409/DE91284 ) Building on the strong relationship created last year, Pastrana Racing will now field two Dodge Dart...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Prestigious "Top Supporters" list selected with input from the deans of the nation's 14 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Chrysler Group remains committed to developing and nurturing its diverse technical leaders in the STEM disciplines Company notes most recent outstanding professional accomplishments of diverse employee engineering leaders Chrysler Group LLC has been named a top supporter of engineering...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- New black exterior accents build upon exclusive 20-inch Black Vapor Chrome wheels with extra dose of menacing appearance for iconic four-door fastback coupe Total of 392 units will be built during 2013 and 2014 model years Optional package available on five different exterior body colors 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 engine delivers 470 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque for power across a significantly wider rpm range Fuel Saver...

IRVINE, Calif., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler Group's retail sales increased 50 percent in 2012 compared with sales in 2011; Fastest-growing manufacturer in the state FIAT brand retail sales were up 254 percent in 2012 versus 2011; Fastest-growing brand in the state Ram Truck brand retail sales were up 47 percent in 2012 compared with sales in 2011 Chrysler brand retail sales increased 43 percent in 2012 versus sales in the prior year Dodge brand retail sales grew 37...